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Volvo XC60 vs Land Rover Defender comparison
Compare performance (406 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (58,300 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo XC60 or Land Rover Defender?
Volvo XC60 vs Land Rover Defender: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
XC60
Costs and Efficiency:
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
Land Rover Defender is barely cheaper – starting at 57,900 £ , while the Volvo XC60 costs 58,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 420 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo XC60 uses 1.6 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Land Rover Defender with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 4.4 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Volvo XC60 offers visibly more range – reaching up to 79 km, about 31 km more than the Land Rover Defender.
Defender
Engine and Performance:
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the Land Rover Defender offers clearly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 406 HP. That’s roughly 229 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Defender is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Volvo XC60 takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Defender delivers somewhat more torque with 750 Nm compared to 669 Nm. That’s about 81 Nm more.
XC60
Space and Everyday Use:
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Seats: Land Rover Defender offers more seats – 8 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, Volvo XC60 is barely lighter – 2,150 kg compared to 2,300 kg. The difference is around 150 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Defender carries noticeably more – 819 kg compared to 510 kg. That’s a difference of about 309 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Volvo XC60 is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.
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Volvo XC60
Volvo XC60
Land Rover Defender
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Volvo XC60
The Volvo XC60 blends Scandinavian elegance with a strong focus on occupant safety, delivering a calm, composed ride and a well-crafted, user-friendly cabin. It’s a practical yet premium compact SUV that balances comfort with confident road manners, ideal for buyers who value refinement and everyday usability.
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Land Rover Defender
The Land Rover Defender looks like it could shrug off a weekend of serious off-road abuse while still turning heads on the high street. Inside it balances practical, no-nonsense utility with enough creature comforts to make daily driving feel less like an expedition and more like a stylish commute—rugged charm with civilized manners.
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Volvo XC60
Land Rover Defender
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
58,300 - 71,400 £
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Price
57,900 - 172,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.6 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
79 km
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Electric Range
48 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
59 g/km
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co2
135 - 324 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Off-Roader
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Seats
5
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Seats
2 - 8
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
2,150 kg
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Curb weight
2,300 - 2,745 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,902 mm
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Width
2,008 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
510 kg
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Payload
494 - 819 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
335 - 406 HP
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Power HP
200 - 635 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 5.7 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
589 - 669 Nm
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Torque
500 - 750 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Power kW
247 - 299 kW
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Power kW
147 - 467 kW
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Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,997 - 5,000 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
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Brand
Volvo
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Brand
Land Rover
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